Silent Hill f marks a significant milestone for the franchise: it's the first Silent Hill game to receive an 18+ rating in Japan. As revealed in its Japanese-language trailer, the game boasts a Mature rating in the U.S., PEGI 18 in Europe, and a CERO:Z rating in Japan. While subject to change during development, this contrasts sharply with previous entries. Silent Hill, Silent Hill 2, Silent Hill 3, and Silent Hill: The Room all received CERO:C ratings (15+ in Japan), with other international titles typically receiving CERO:C or CERO:D (17+). Even the Silent Hill 2 Remake, despite its mature Western ratings, only achieved a CERO:C rating in Japan.
Konami's recent Silent Hill Transmission focused entirely on Silent Hill f, the first mainline entry in thirteen years. Initially announced in 2022, the game transports players to 1960s Japan, where they follow Shimizu Hinako, a teenager grappling with societal pressures. The narrative is penned by Ryukishi07, creator of the acclaimed When They Cry visual novel series.
The reveal trailer showcases Hinako’s distress, depicting her bloodied and wounded, her school uniform torn. While gameplay was limited, the trailer offered glimpses into the game's setting, monster designs, and a potentially unique Otherworld, characterized by blood-red flowers rather than the series' typical rusty aesthetic.
Currently, a release date for Silent Hill f remains unannounced, and no further information regarding No Code's Silent Hill Townfall was provided.
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